Alamo Colleges District

Bexar CountyDowntown San AntonioEst. 1945

Serving the Bexar County community through its programs and services that help students succeed in acquiring the knowledge and skills needed in today's world. Today, five colleges fulfill this promise with a vast array of courses and 2-year degrees.

Parents & Families: Admission to Our Colleges

The Alamo Colleges District is dedicated to making your students transition into our colleges stress-free. Whether your student’s a high school student or transferring from another college/university, you can count on our help along the way.

First-time Student

A student who is a high school or home school graduate or has obtained a GED

Scholarships

Grants

A Federal Pell Grant is a need-based grant awarded to students who qualify and have not earned a bachelor’s or professional degree. Federal Pell Grants do not have to be repaid.

Work-Study

Work-study is a need-based program that provides students paid work opportunities with the Alamo Colleges while enrolled in courses.

Loans

A Federal Direct Loan is an educational loan provided through the federal government. They include subsidized and unsubsidized loans for students and PLUS loans for parents and students. Loans are required to be paid back.